HL after a miscarriage

Hi ladies who have been through pregnancy loss previously…wondering how long HL did u ask/ was given? I told my gynae I will be doing a 2 weeks mini confinement and asked for 2 weeks HL. She only issued me 5 days and said subsequent days will be under MC. That’s her usual practice apparently…but seriously, only 5 days HL for miscarriage, does it make sense?? This is my 2nd pregnancy loss within 5 months and she knows about it. I am sure she is also aware of my emotional state as well, as I cried a few times during consultation. I just don’t get it why a private gynae would refuse to extend HL for patients😔 it makes me feel that she has no empathy and personal touch for her patients

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my loss at 8 weeks, given 1 week too. husband asked Dr for longer and was told for maids, they start work the next day itself. eventually he gave me 10 days. his rationale is that we are emotionally upset and doesn't help to keep staying at home and cry. it didn't make sense to me at first but once I was back at work, I think it is true.

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